Ypsilanti Foundation Resale Shop The Ypsilanti Resale Shop opened in November of 2010. The Shop’s location is 1076 Ecorse Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48198. The YPS Foundation, a non-profit sector of Ypsilanti Public School District, opened the shop to raise funds and give to the community. The site serves as a bus garage and maintenance shop, as well as the present home for the YPS Foundation’s store.

This Resale Shop's profits all go toward funding for student scholarships as well as mini-grants for teachers. The average scholarship is around $500 as well. Annually the foundation supplies around 35 scholarships and mini-grants. The shop obtains items through tax-deductible donations (except mattresses) as well as surplus from the school district. The shop also serves as a source of clothing and housewares free of charge for families in need from this area.

MissionThe Mission of the Ypsilanti Public Schools Foundation is to advance the promise of success for all students through the generation and distribution of resources to be used to enrich teaching, inspire learning, promote excellence in education, and reward dedication to these tenets through grants and scholarships.

To achieve our Mission, the Foundation is committed to Four Objectives:

The recognition of students who work to their highest potential

The recognition of faculty for exemplary, innovative teaching

The engagement of Ypsilanti Public Schools' Administrators and Staff as partners in this Mission

The engagement of community partners for help in achieving this Mission

The Ypsilanti Public Schools Foundation was officially established as a non-profit in January 2007. The foundation will establishment endowments for the purpose of awarding student scholarships and mini-grants to classroom teachers to enhance the educational experience.